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CBK BCP and DRP
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 07:32
Article Index
CBK BCP and DRP
NIST Continuity Planning Guide
Zachman Model
BCP Requirements
Scope and Project Initiation
Business Impact Analysis
BIA Steps
Interdependencies
Preventative Measures vs Recovery Strategies
Offsite Facilities
Documentation
Human Resources
Data Backup Alternatives
How to Set BCP Goals
Types of Recovery Plans
Need for BCP Maintenance
Testing the DRP
Insurance
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Scope and Project Initiation

Once management’s support is solidified, a business continuity coordinator needs to be identified. This person needs to have direct access to management and have the credibility and authority to carry out leadership tasks.

Representatives from each department must be involved with not only the planning stages but also the testing and implementation stages.

The committee should be made up of representatives from at least the following departments:
  • Business units
  • Senior management
  • IT department
  • Security department
  • Communications department
  • Legal department

The people who develop the BCP should also be the ones who execute it. If you knew that in a time of crisis you would be expected to carry out some critical tasks, you might pay more attention in the planning and testing phases.

Management needs to help direct the team on the scope of the project and the specific objectives.

Most companies outline the scope of their BCP to encompass only the larger threats; the smaller threats are then covered by independent departmental contingency plans.

Once the project plan is completed, it should be presented to management for written approval before any further steps are taken. It is important that there are no assumptions in the plan and the coordinator obtains permission to use the necessary resources to move forward.



Last Updated on Friday, 28 August 2009 05:06
 
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-3 Friday, 07 August 2009 08:22
Dear,
I need to organize Tender for BCP implementation for my company.
What is neccesary for Tender ?
 
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